Welcome to another episode of Connecting the Dots in FintechIn this episode, Arthur sits down with Ash Sharma, Head of Commercial Partnerships at Checkout.com, to explore the art of building strategic partnerships in fintech.Ash shares his personal journey — from working at Visa and Citi to joining Checkout.com and diving into digital payments and Web3. Together, they discuss:How traditional finance experience shapes fintech innovationThe challenges and opportunities when moving from legacy systems to fast-growing fintechCheckout.com’s approach to building partnerships with leaders like Coinbase, Crypto.com, and FireblocksWhy partnerships are crucial for scaling payments in crypto, e-commerce, and banking👉 Whether you’re a fintech founder, banker, or payments enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights on how partnerships fuel the future of money.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe to Connecting the Dots in Fintech for more conversations with global leaders shaping the payments industry.#Fintech #Payments #Checkoutcom #Crypto #Partnerships
In this Q&A episode of our Connecting the Dots in FinTech series, we sit down with Mary, a seasoned journalist turned fintech content leader, to explore how storytelling, empathy, and trust can transform digital banking.👉 Topics we cover:Transitioning from journalism into fintech.Why clarity and empathy matter in financial storytelling.What fintech companies often get wrong when connecting emotionally with their audience.The role of media in ensuring transparency in an age of branded content.How storytelling can influence financial inclusion and amplify underrepresented voices.The future of fintech content: key trends, AI vs. human creativity, and what’s next.✨ This episode is part of our Q&A Series with Mary, bringing fresh perspectives on how media and fintech intersect.🔗 Connect with Mary on LinkedIn: Mary Wisniewski📌 Subscribe for more episodes of Connecting the Dots in FinTech!
"LATAM vs US Fintech: lessons from Deuna 🚀"In this episode of Connecting the Dots in Fintech, Arthur sits down with José María Serrano, co-founder of Deuna, the one-click checkout startup redefining e-commerce in Latin America.We explore:🌎 The differences between the US and LATAM fintech ecosystems🛒 Deuna’s journey to product-market fit🔐 Tackling acceptance, conversion & fraud at scale💡 Key lessons for founders building in emerging marketsDeuna has been called Latin America’s answer to one-click checkout — discover why.#Fintech #LATAM #Startups #Payments
In this episode, we sit down with Kelley Andersen, Senior Director of Product at Microsoft, where she leads the Fraud and Commerce Assist Platform Experiences across both commercial and consumer segments globally. Kelley brings deep expertise in leveraging AI-driven strategies for fraud mitigation and creating secure commerce experiences.We dive into the future of agentic tokenization, its potential to transform payments, and how AI will redefine trust and security in financial transactions.💡 Discover how Kelley is shaping the next generation of digital commerce and fraud prevention.🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with the leaders shaping the future of tech and finance in LATAM and beyond.
In this episode, we sit down with the team at DEUNA, one of the most promising startups in Latin America’s FinTech and e-commerce ecosystem. We dive into their mission to simplify online payments, the challenges of the regional market, and how they’re transforming the digital consumer experience.💡 Discover how DEUNA is leading the e-commerce revolution across the region.🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with the leaders shaping the future of tech and finance in LATAM.📍 Learn more: https://www.deuna.com#FinTech #Startups #Ecommerce #DigitalPayments #Innovation #LATAM
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Goldman is looking for a way out of its partnership with Apple
PayRetailers integrates PIX into its all-in-one payment platform.
Connecting the Dots FinTech Update - June 27th
Google Workspace partners with Stripe
Binance cancels registration for inactive business in the UK
Global B2B payment infrastructure platform Thunes has announced that it has successfully completed a series C funding round
Bybit crypto exchange follows Binance in exiting Canada amid tightened rules
LatAm fintechs propose joint open finance regulation
FROST's new broadband switching tool makes sustainable living easy and affordable.
MoneyLion to add ChatGPT-powered search to its marketplace
Revolut CFO quits for ‘personal reasons’
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks dismissal of criminal charges
Kemi Badenoch seeks emergency meeting with Revolut amid fears it may leave UK.
